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HP Automation Safety: The functional safety trend grows

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2004
exida LLC: Goble, W.
Environment & Safety

A recent survey showed a continued increase in acceptance of IEC 61511/ISA 84.01-2004. Since the IEC version of the standard was only released in the spring of 2003, the acceptance rate might be consi..

Control microbial growth in your cooling water

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2004
Karnaphuli Fertilizer Co. Ltd.: Rahman, S.
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

Proper monitoring and chemical dosing can alleviate this challenge

New API Standard provides comprehensive information on flares

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2004
John Zink Co. LLC: Schwartz, R.
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Loss Prevention

The mechanical aspects for safe design and operation of flaring systems are defined for the first time publicly

Improve your facility's PHA methodology

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2004
Jacobs Canada Inc.: MacGregor, R.
Dego Management Services Ltd.: Ego, D.
Environment & Safety / Loss Prevention

Engage, motivate and challenge your process safety team

HP Automation Safety: Let the numbers answer the question

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2004
exida LLC: Goble, W.
Environment & Safety

Many companies in the hydrocarbon processing industry are working to understand and implement the new functional safety standards. I am not sure why there is so much interest, but many say they are lo..

Avoid retrofit pitfalls through improved FEED

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Parsons International Ltd.: Eskaros, M.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Incomplete front-end engineering efforts can be costly oversights and contribute to project overruns and missed goals

Case history: Fawley FCCU olefins project

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd.: Payne, J. B.
HP Editorial Staff: Roberts, M. T.
ExxonMobil Engineering Europe Ltd.: Thomas, C. N.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Careful planning enabled the delivery, construction and installation of a replacement 860-ton reactor within a 64-day turnaround

Review fundamentals when retrofitting for ULSD

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Mustang Engineering Inc.: Johnson, J. W.  |  Palmer, R. E.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

The success of revamps is driven by accurate front-end process design. Performing feasibility studies controls cost estimates and ensures meeting goals for upgrades

Case history: Desulfurization of FCC naphtha

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Statoil ASA Research and Technology: Grande, K.  |  Moljord, K.  |  Rosvoll, J. S.  |  Skjolsivk, P. A.
Statoil Mongstad Refinery: Johansen, S.  |  Kuhnle, S.  |  Sorum, P. A.
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.: Roundtree, E. M.  |  Sapre, A. V.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

This refiner used pilot-plant testing of actual refinery FCC streams to find the best technology for blending 10-ppm gasoline

Apply new strategies for your clean fuels programs

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Valero Energy Corp.: Braeutigam, J. R.
Clean Fuels Clearinghouse: McMartin, C.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Credits and allotments for early compliance with low-sulfur fuels can be effective business tools